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AF08 GYE

2008 Daihatsu Sirion

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,184 mi
Last recorded101,184 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Sirion44,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 GYE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 101,184 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 98,055 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 98,052 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 94,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 94,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 90,406 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges 175/65/14t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 85,843 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 85,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 80,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 80,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,740 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 71,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn/corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin DISCS CORRODED /WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,336 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,684 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,545 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,978 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 14,244 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 14,244 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 13,167 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 11,946 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 9,275 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Sirion?

Based on 250,499 MOT tests across 16,625 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
3,921
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,625
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,083
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,410
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 2,063
Full Daihatsu Sirion reliability report

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AF08 GYE is a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Daihatsu Sirion models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 44,942 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Sirion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 GYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Sirion typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Daihatsu Sirion is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF08 GYE registered?

AF08 GYE is a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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